Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Investigating the Long Meadow Lake Unit of Valley Nat'l Wildlife Refuge
This is a field investigation at the Bass Ponds Trailhead area in the MN Valley National Wildlife Refuge in which learners will collect data in the field and samples to test back in the classroom. Students will try to elicit the...
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Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
A truly beautiful photo of the Refuge awaits you when you open this site. The US Fish and Wildlife Service of Alaska provides thorough information on the wildlife, the landforms, and beauty of the Refuge. Students will also find notes on...
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Friends of Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge: Homepage
You can visit the tall grasses on Iowa. There is 7,000 acres on this refuge. You can see elk and buffalo. You can go on an auto tour, or go hiking on a trail.
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National Wildlife Refuge Assoc: Florida Panther
Beautiful photographs enhance the detailed information about the endangered Florida panther provided by this resource. Topics discussed are habitats, communication, diet, reproduction, and threats. Find out what is being done to help...
EL Education
El Education: Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Trail Guide and Calendar
Students study wildlife at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge and then work together to create a calendar field guide with digital photographs and information about various forms of wildlife found in the refuge.
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Us Fish & Wildlife Service: Centennial Perspectives From Alaska Maritime Nwr
A tribute to Theodore Roosevelt's protection of natural resources on the 100th anniversary of his orders to protect Alaskan land and wildlife with the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge.
California Academy of Sciences
California Academy of Sciences: Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Although this was a traveling exhibit, there is much information still to be had via their website including basic facts and beautiful wildlife photos.
US Fish and Wildlife Service
U.s. Fish & Wildlife Service: Fishing
The official web site of the government agency offers a broad range of information, including statistical as well as species and breed documentation. National laws and guidelines are also available, including information on where fishing...
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Us Fish & Wildlife Service: Northeast Region
An excellent site that provides information on the ecology and environment of the Northeast Region. Specific topics include: Fisheries, Migratory Birds, Refuge Planning, Wetlands, and more.
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Mapping a Refuge
An observation-based investigation for students while visiting a national wildlife refuge.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: To Drill or Not to Drill? Case Study in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
This lesson intends to increase students' knowledge of a variety of topics through a real world environmental topic.
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Natural Resources Defense Council: Oil and the Arctic Wildlife Refuge
The continuing debate between oil drilling and wilderness preservation rages on. Questions concerning the impact to the land and animals are discussed in this site.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Examining Topography Stream Discharge Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge
Students problem solve stream discharge by estimating, measuring, and collecting data. Students graph actual contour lines, and use these measurements to hypothesize stream discharge and sediment load from a restored wetland using a dry...
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Arctic Refuge Series: Subhankar Banerjee
View some remarkable photos of the beautiful Arctic National Wildlife Refuge taken by artist and environmentalist, Subhankar Banerjee.
Other
Texas/fossil Rim Wildlife Center
Fossil Rim is a refuge center for endangered species and is located "50 miles southwest of Fort Worth." The site is an excellent resource for classroom teachers and students. It features word games, coloring pages, pictures and...
Curated OER
Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Ca: Lower Klamath Natl Wildlife Refuge
This national wildlife refuge, established in 1908, was the first large block of public land set aside for wildlife management purposes. Because of the refuge's extensive overlap with the Klamath Basin water reclamation project, it has...
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Usfws: Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
You can learn all about the flora and fauna of the great swamp. A great place to take students, scouts and family.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Question of the Day: Anwr Drilling Policy
Students will examine two policy positions regarding oil and gas drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The students also determine their viewpoint on the issue and quantitatively analyze the cases for oil drilling in the ANWR...
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Connecting With Nature
This activity is modeled after the popular storybook character of Flat Stanley who traveled the world with real people. Students are asked to take 'Flat Blue,' an image of a blue goose, with them to a natural setting. They explore the...
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La Ceiba, Honduras: General Information
This site contains a page of information on La Ceiba, honduras. Talks of the wildlife refuge that the place has, and the forests you can visit.
Curated OER
Wildlife Refuge
Find out what it's like to be a wildlife biologist. This interview takes place with two wildlife biologists working in the Brazoria wetland refuge along the Texas coast. [5 mins, 37 secs]
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Celebrate Wilderness
In this activity, students research a wilderness refuge near them or through online resources. They will investigate the history of a refuge and how indigenous people lived there long ago, as well as the lives of any descendants of these...
US Fish and Wildlife Service
U.s. Fish and Wildlife Service: Wetlands, Marshes, Tracks in the Mud
This resource presents information about wetland ecosystems and the importance of habitat conservation in this resource and then try an interactive activity to identify tracks of wetland animals.
Curated OER
Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in California: Lake Merritt Wild Duck Refuge
Now known as Lake Merritt park, it is notable for being the first official wildlife refuge in the United States, designated in 1870.